We’ve been to several exciting events. Uku Tatai Whetu (“Earthbound to the Stars”), at the Nathan Homestead- Manurewa Community Arts Centre, included many stunning works. We especially liked these: in clay by Noelle Jakeman, recycled materials by Bethany Edwards, and muka by Tuaine Strickland. On the last day of Floral Art at Fresh Gallery, in Otara, we were given […]

We love the colour and friendliness of the wider Ranui community. Children play after school in the little park outside the library We meet friendly new people: Mary, of Croatian ancestry, has lived in Ranui for more than thirty years, and is now 100 years old. Lema, from the Republic of Congo, is a refugee who crochets the vibrant […]

Slowly we are exploring parts of West Auckland that are new to us. Close to home there’s a series of lakes which are part of the stormwater system of the city, and which, like Lake Paremuka here, feature extensive native plantings and interesting sculptures. At Hobsonville Point, a huge new subdivision on the old Air […]